Public Utility Enforcement Officer (Juniata, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder and Union Counties)

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THE POSITION

Would you like to conduct independent work in a unique law enforcement setting which covers multiple counties?  The Pennsylvania Utility Commission (PUC) has an exciting opportunity as a Public Utility Enforcement Officer covering Juniata, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder and Union Counties in Pennsylvania, which offers home-based work for the beginning and end of shift, as well as weekends and holidays off.  This position gives you the opportunity to conduct safety audits to ensure motor carriers possess accurate knowledge of the regulations and safety management practices in place, which lends itself to safer operations on the highways of Pennsylvania.  Apply today and become a part of our dedicated and valued team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The Public Utility Enforcement Officer is part of the uniformed PUC Motor Carrier Enforcement Division covering the 67 counties of Pennsylvania.  Within this role, you will exercise the authority to stop and inspect all commercial motor vehicles to ensure they are in safe operating condition.  This position is responsible for protecting the motoring public by placing unsafe vehicles and drivers out-of-service.  On occasion, you will work side-by-side and in conjunction with state and local police with the goal of preventing and reducing the number of injuries and fatalities involving commercial motor vehicles.  This position requires an extensive working knowledge of pertinent Public Utility statutes and regulations, the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Vehicle Equipment and Inspection Manual, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, and the Hazardous Material Regulations.  Additional responsibilities include:

• Conducting investigations of consumer and agency-initiated complaints of motor carriers.
• Completing audits as assigned by the division office.
• Compiling detailed reports of investigations and inspections including corrective action recommendations.
• Providing testimony at Commission hearings, District Justice hearings, and County Common Pleas Court.

Apply today to become an essential part of a team that is dedicated to keeping highways throughout Pennsylvania safe!

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time, home headquartered employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Counties of patrol include Juniata, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder and Union.
• Additional travel may be required.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email.  Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in police sciences or law enforcement; or
• Four years of professional police experience; or
• Four years of enforcement experience with a governmental regulatory agency’s laws, rules and regulations pertaining to motor vehicles; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Conditions of Employment:

• Successful completion of training and safety courses within six months of employment.

Other Requirements:

• You must reside in or be willing to relocate to Juniata, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, or Union County within six months of employment.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement.  For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.